UTRF is thrilled to welcome four talented interns this summer: three Commercialization Analyst Interns in our Knoxville office and one Legal Extern in our Memphis office. Representing diverse academic backgrounds—from law and engineering to biomedical science—each student brings a unique perspective to the intersection of research, innovation, and intellectual property. Learn more about Alan, Demi, (read more)
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Daniel Costinett and the Future of Wireless Power
A University of Tennessee professor and Associate Department Head in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is reshaping one of the most fundamental components of wireless power transfer: the coil. Daniel Costinett has spent years researching how to transmit power wirelessly in an efficient and cost-effective way. His team’s breakthrough—a novel resonant coil (read more)
UTRF Entrepreneurial Fellowship Bridges the Gap Between Research and Market Impact
The UTRF Entrepreneurial Fellows program isn’t just about launching startups—it’s about helping promising researchers mature their technologies, identify their markets, and take the critical leap from research to real-world impact. For the newest fellows, Katrina Easton and Brian Washington, the program is also about opportunity. Turning Research into Results UTRF’s Entrepreneurial Fellows program is part (read more)